Articles filed under Illinois Senate
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Text of Rauner's speechJan 12, 2015 12:01 am - The following is a copy of Gov. Bruce Rauner's speech Monday. "Good afternoon, Illinois. Great day, Illinois! Thank you so much! I want to begin by thanking my wife, Dia...
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Candidates vying to replace Frerichs in Illinois SenateJan 06, 2015 12:01 am - CHAMPAIGN - Local Democratic party officials are preparing to choose someone to replace Treasurer-elect Mike Frerichs in the Illinois Senate. The (Champaign) News Ga...
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Deerfield lawmaker rips Quinn for 'last-minute patronage'Dec 11, 2014 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - Another fellow Democrat is blasting Gov. Pat Quinn for helping a former aide get a job at the agency that runs U.S. Cellular Field weeks before Quinn finis...
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Autopsy set for ISU student found in dorm roomNov 17, 2014 12:01 am - An autopsy is scheduled later this morning for an Illinois State University student found dead in his dorm room. In a news release, McLean County Chief Deputy Coroner S...
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Oberweis: No plans for another run for CongressNov 05, 2014 12:01 am - It comes down to cash, Republican state Sen. Jim Oberweis said Wednesday after U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's lopsided re-election to the seat the dairy executive craved. Unoff...
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Nybo declares win for 24th Senate seat, jabs opponent, CullertonsNov 04, 2014 12:01 am - Incumbent Republican Chris Nybo declared victory Tuesday to retain his seat in the 24th Senate District over Democratic challenger Suzanne Glowiak. With all 222 precinct...
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Democrat Link running away in state senate raceNov 04, 2014 12:01 am - Democratic state Sen. Terry Link is cruising in his quest to retain his seat in today's election. With 94 of 111 precincts counted in Lake and Cook counties, unofficial ...
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New chairman of chief judges body namedOct 29, 2014 1:01 am - A northern Illinois judge who helped implement a cameras-in-court program has been selected to be chairman of a committee comprised of chief judges from around the state...
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Three lanes of Addams Tollway openingOct 29, 2014 1:01 am - The Illinois Tollway is opening three lanes of roadway in each direction between Rockford and Elgin as part of a $2.5 billion rebuilding project. Gov. Pat Quinn announc...
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Link, Wilson: Should administrators get paid during teachers strike?Oct 27, 2014 1:01 am - Spurred by the Waukegan teachers strike, Democratic state Sen. Terry Link is floating the idea of prohibiting school administrators from being paid during an employee wa...